He grins and continues down the trail into the thick green heart of the Blue Mountains bushland, which continues to be shaped by the endless ravages and renewal of the elements.

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Cycling addicts (particularly those who like the idea of riding along wildflower fields and endless green pastures) should navigate the peaceful Eugene Wine Trail.

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The Tarawera Trail, which begins at the Buried Village, winds its way through scrub before a green canopy of sub-tropical ferns thickens overhead.

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